ART AND CRAFT
Compostable plant pots
Watch the video below to learn how to make your very own compostable plant pots out of cardboard rolls.
ART AND CRAFT
Notebook workshop
I run short 1 h workshops on Fridays, approximately once a month at The Catterpillar Cafe, Stratford Upon Avon. These are tailor made to fit into the busy schedule of the cafe. It is aimed at mothers, grandmothers, fathers, carers or anyone else who wants to learn something new, spend Read more…
ART AND CRAFT
BOOKBINDING
I love notebooks! I have always kept a collection of favourites. I love looking at notebooks, buying note books, but I rarely use my favourites. I love them so much that I have learned how to make them… So now I teach Book Binding (and other craft and art skills). Nothing Read more…
CHILDREN
PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of flour 1/4 cup of salt 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar 1/2 cup of warm water Optional but nice: Food colouring Essential oil Glitter This play dough is best kept in the fridge in an airtight container. It keeps for over two weeks. HAVE FUN!
Breakfast
BANANA, STRAWBERRY & PISTACHIO SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS: 3 table spoons of yogourt 1 banana A hand-full of strawberries 1 table spoon of pistachio paste BLEND
CHILDREN
EGG BOX MATCHING NUMBER GAME
This simple game will reinforce the recognition of number symbols from 1 to 6. MATERIAL NEEDED: An empty egg carton or fruit carton with 6 spaces A crayon of a contrasting colour Plastic or wooden eggs ( I used empty Kinder eggs) PREPARATION: Write numbers 1 to 6 with a Read more…
ART AND CRAFT
PAINTED PEBBLES
These are fun to make with children. They can be used as paperweights, to decorate flower pots or window sills or just as they are in amongst decorations in shelves. YOU WILL NEED: Pebbles Paint (acrylic paints are good as they are waterproof) Paint brushes Water in a glass to Read more…
Baby food
BANANA MANGO & BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
Blend a mango, 2 bananas and a handful of blueberries together!